Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry, with a market capitalization near $449.6M, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 1,000 people, carrying a beta of 1.02 to the broader market. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Led by Sharon Price John, public since 2004-10-28.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$35.56
Total OI
6.8K
Total Volume
129
Front Expiration
34 days
Second Expiration
63 days
ATM IV
74.8%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
40.61%

As of May 15, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has 6.8K open contracts and 129 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 74.8%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 40.61%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How BBW options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 74.8% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked BBW options chain questions

What does the BBW options chain show right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has 6.8K contracts outstanding and 129 traded today, with ATM IV of 74.8%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for BBW options?
The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are BBW options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 40.61%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.